Illustrated Dictionary of Cargo Handling

Brodie, Peter

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Commercial Shipping Handbook

The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved in international trade and a first step towards understanding the framework within which the international movement of goods by sea is conducted. The handbook gives concise explanations of the many activities that comprise shipping, explaining the terms and how they interrelate. Areas covered include: <ul>
<li>Documents used in international transport by sea e.g. the bill of lading and the charter-party – what they contain, the different types and examples of each</li> <li>Generic types of ships, cargoes, containers and ports</li> <li>Details of all the major maritime associations prominent in contract drafting and policy making, together with a brief explanation of their objectives</li> <li>The many extra costs and surcharges found in shipping, particularly in liner shipping</li> <li>Chartering terms, an explanation of each and their context</li> <li>Clauses appearing in bills of lading, in voyage charters and time charters</li> <li>Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the commercial operation of ships, for example tides and draughts</li> <li>Examples of principal documents</li>
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Discussing over 1250 commercial shipping terms, this book will be an essential reference for all shipowners, charterers, managers and brokers and will also be of use to legal, insurance and banking professionals.

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Informa Law from Routledge

The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved in international trade and a first step towards understanding the framework within which the international movement of goods by sea is conducted. The handbook gives concise explanations of the many activities that comprise shipping, explaining the terms and how they interrelate.  Areas covered include:   Documents used in international transport by sea e.g. the bill of lading and the charter-party – what they contain, the different types and examples of each   Generic types of ships, cargoes, containers and ports   Details of all the major maritime associations prominent in contract drafting and policy making, together with a brief explanation of their objectives   The many extra costs and surcharges found in shipping, particularly in liner shipping   Chartering terms, an explanation of each and their context   Clauses appearing in bills of lading, in voyage charters and time charters   Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the commercial operation of ships, for example tides and draughts   Examples of principal documents Discussing over 1250 commercial shipping terms, this book will be an essential reference for all shipowners, charterers, managers and brokers and will also be of use to legal, insurance and banking professionals.

Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk shipping. This sixth edition contains new terms and phrases which cover:  The latest technological and other improvements in cargo handling Improvements in port equipment Developments in the way freight charges and surcharges are levied New documentation on bills of lading and charter-party clauses.   This book will be an immensely useful reference tool for all professionals involved in maritime transport, including ship-owners, shipbrokers, freight forwarders, port authorities, average adjusters, and ship operators. Practitioners, students and academics of maritime law will also find the book of great value, as will those in related industries such as banking, commercial and insurance law.

Updated and expanded to include new equipment and also new documentation relating to bills of lading and charter-parties, this new edition of Peter Brodie’s dictionary provides a reference tool for all of those who use or operate cargo ships, both tramp and liner, or who are concerned with their use. This includes ship operators, forwarding agents, chartering agents and port agents as well as importers and exporters. The principal areas covered are: <ul>
<li>voyage and time charters </li> <li>documentation, including bills of lading </li> <li>ship types and their gear; ports, their equipment and facilities </li> <li>cargoes and their packing </li> <li>geographical and weather features.</li> </ul>
With few exceptions, standard charter-parties and bills of lading are in English, as are a great number of textbooks. Consequently, French speaking students following the various college and university courses in Shipping and Shipbroking are expected to find this dictionary of great practical use.

Routledge

Now in its fourth edition, this illustrated dictionary gives readers a visual representation of all elements of maritime transport which relate to the handling and movement of cargo. This is particularly for the benefit of shore-based personnel who often do not get the opportunity to see first-hand how the cargoes they are working on are handled and moved. The book covers: <ul>
<li>every major commodity</li> <li>how it is loaded</li> <li>how it is discharged</li> <li>what equipment is used to handle and store it</li> <li>any specialised terminal required</li> </ul> This new edition not only includes many new definitions, it also benefits from several photographic sequences showing cargo loading and discharging processes in action from start to finish. This book is a valuable reference to any professionals working in the shipping and cargo handling industry.

Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk shipping. This sixth edition contains new terms and phrases which cover: <ul>
<li>The latest technological and other improvements in cargo handling</li> <li>Improvements in port equipment</li> <li>Developments in the way freight charges and surcharges are levied</li> <li>New documentation on bills of lading and charter-party clauses.</li> </ul> This book will be an immensely useful reference tool for all professionals involved in maritime transport, including ship-owners, shipbrokers, freight forwarders, port authorities, average adjusters, and ship operators. Practitioners, students and academics of maritime law will also find the book of great value, as will those in related industries such as banking, commercial and insurance law.

This essential handbook gives concise explanations of the myriad activities which encompasses shipping. The book covers documentation, types of ships and cargoes, organisations, freight charges and surcharges, contract forms and clauses, with all the relevant terms contained in logical sections, making it possible to see the terms in context. The second edition seeks to explain the history and progress of the European Commission’s approach to competition in the liner and tramp trades. It also looks at security measures introduced since September 2001. By incorporating the book “Freight Charges”, the book looks in particular at liner freight charges and surcharges in more depth.

Reference

The Dictionary of Shipping Terms will be of immense value to ship owners and operators, brokers, surveyors, importers and exporters, freight forwarders and students. Those involved in related industries such as banking, commercial law and insurance who regularly need accurate and concise definitions of shipping terms will also find the book a handy source of reference. Contains many new and expanded definitions and takes into account recent changes in: • The liner sector • Agreements between shipping lines and the way in which freight surcharges are calculated • Supply chain security measures – including ports • Bill of lading clauses • New standard forms of charter party

This book gives readers a visual representation of all elements of maritime transport which relate to the handling and movement of cargo. This is particularly for the benefit of shore-based personnel who often do not get the opportunity to see first-hand how the cargoes they are working on are handled and moved. The book covers: • Ship types and the parts of ships relating to the handling and stowage of cargo • The cargoes themselves (including many bulk cargoes and heavy lifts) • Dedicated terminals and their equipment and accessories • Cranes • Container types • Port equipment, such as forklift trucks and accessories • Other handling equipment. There are about 800 terms and definitions, including over 200 new or expanded terms since the second edition.

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Illustrated Dictionary of Cargo Handling

Commercial Shipping Handbook

Commercial Shipping Handbook

Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Illustrated Dictionary of Cargo Handling

Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Commercial Shipping Handbook

Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Illustrated Dictionary of Cargo Handling